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The exercise of permitted development rights in England since 2010

The report presents an analysis of the exercise of PD rights in England since 2010 and an initial estimate of the direct financial costs and benefits of permitted development to the public sector.

The future of policy and standards for low and zero carbon homes

Policy and standards for promoting the delivery of low and zero carbon new homes in England.

Assessing the impacts of extending permitted development rights to office-to-residential change of use in England

This research assesses the impacts of extending permitted development rights for office to residential conversions in England. Utilising an in-depth case study approach, this research sought to determine whether enhanced freedom t...

International models for delivery of affordable housing in Asia

The availability of adequate affordable housing is a concern for all Asian countries.

Building Information Modelling to support healthcare built asset management

This research investigates how Building Information Modelling (BIM) can provide benefit by demonstrating the links between built asset maintenance spend and added value to the organisational performance.

Energy efficiency and residential values: a changing European landscape

The aim of this insight paper is to provide valuers and other interested stakeholders with an overview of the impact of energy efficiency on the value of residential property in Europe, whether that housing stock is owner-occupied...

Big data: A new revolution in the UK FM sector

This report examines the drivers, challenges, opportunities and benefits of using big data analytics (BDA) for FM and how to develop a methodological framework to implement BDA into FM organisations.

International Review on Housing Taxation

This report examines three different aspects of housing taxation, in terms of their neutrality, fairness, transparency, efficiency and practicality.

Moving Forwards: Housing associations and market renting in the North East and North West of England

Regional responses to a changing context in housing associations and market renting in the North East and North West of England.

An evaluation of property valuation practice in Sub-Saharan Africa: A case study of Ghana

The research evaluates property valuation practices in Sub-Saharan Africa using Ghana as a case-study.

Impact of Emerging Technologies on the Surveying Profession

This paper identifies the most recent and important advances in technology and shows how they are relevant to the surveying profession.

Use of value of commercial property data

What are the benefits and challenges of an increasing use of data in the commercial property market?

Extended permitted development rights in England: The implications for public authorities and communities

This insights report provides evidence about the extent, usage and implications of new permitted development rights.

BIM and the rail industry supply chain

This paper is the result of a research and engagement project conducted by RICS and the rail industry. It aims to assess the future nature of the supply chain process within rail infrastructure and is a direct response to the UK g...

BIM for Project Managers

Market insight into organisational strategic issues and the role and functions of project managers in BIM implementation.

Drones applications and compliance for surveyors

This insight paper discusses the opportunities, rapidly developing applications and compliance challenges of using drones in a surveying environment.

Regenerative landscapes

This regenerative landscapes report highlights the need and the means for rebuilding carrying capacity across rural, urban and other cultural landscapes, with a significant emphasis on water.

Residential Property Measurement Practice: Evidence from world regions

This report assessed local property measurement practice across five world regions and attempted to quantify the measurement choices made locally.

BIM Execution Framework for early-stage estimating in PPP projects